What’s new in food: The Admiral names a new chef and partner

Leo’s House of Thirst executive chef Austin Inselmann is now overseeing the kitchens — and is a co-owner — at both restaurants, bringing some updates to The Admiral’s menu. Also in this week’s food news, Asheville Tea Company begins recovering from the loss of its building with Holiday Trio release, chef Ashleigh Shanti collaborates with Cúrate, Thanksgiving dinner options, a Pup Crawl Paw-liday in Hendersonville and more.

What’s new in food: Jazzy Vegetarian kicks off a new season

Hendersonville-based television host Laura Theodore explores easy vegan recipes in the upcoming season of Jazzy Vegetarian. Also in this week’s food news, Madison County chef and author Susi Gott Seguret releases a new book of culinary quotations, NC State University’s EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems hosts the 2021 Regional Agritourism Seminar in Waynesville, Jeter Mountain Farm rolls out a new indoor play area and more.

Turning Japanese, the movie: Blind Pig supper club travels to the Far East (includes video)

On Sunday, Jan. 22, Blind Pig — a not-for-profit dinner club held in various “secret” locations around Asheville — hosted the Rising Sun dinner, a 12-course Japanese meal prepared by chefs from the Admiral and Cucina 24. Local filmmaker Aaron Morrell documented the entire process, from start to finish. We have the video for you here.